Mountain Hardwear, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, announced the appointment of two global vice presidents of product. Matt Page was named vice president, global apparel and Ted Ganio was promoted to vice president, global equipment &
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Vision Wear Renews Japan Licensing Agreement
Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced a two-year extension with RUNTECH Inc. of Japan to license footwear for the Vision Street Wear brand. Under the agreement, RUNTECH Inc., a subsidiary of Daiyu Co., will continue to hold the license f
Intertek Expanding New York Test Lab for Personal Protective Gear
Intertek is expanding and upgrading its Center of Excellence (COE) specializing in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Cortland, NY to meet growing demands for faster testing and certification services. The expanded COE will include new chemical lab, e
Deckers Outdoor Enters New Credit Agreement
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said that on Aug. 30 it entered into a new $200 million secured revolving credit facility which contains a $50 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans…
Sportfishing Industry Association Names New Tradeshow Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the association that represents the sportfishing industry, named Kenneth G. Andres as its new industry tradeshow director. ASA produces the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known a
Brooks-Range Welcomes Slacklining Expert, Emily Sukiennik
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering equipment, added slacklining expert, Emily Sukiennik as the newest member of the Brooks-Range athlete team…
California Tourism Indicators Remain Strong
Despite an abundance of negative economic news on the stock market, unemployment and consumer confidence, travel indicators remain surprisingly strong, according to the California Travel & Tourism Commission…
Teko Socks Names Erickson as Alaska Rep
Teko Socks named Brian Erickson as its rep in Alaska, effective immediately…
Saks Same-store Sales Grew 6.1 Percent in August
Saks Incorporated announced that owned sales totaled $168.0 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 27, compared to $159.3 million a year ago, a 5.5 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 6.1 percent for the month…
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 5.0 Percent in August
Macy's, Inc. reported total sales of $1.716 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 27, 2011, an increase of 4.9 percent compared with total sales of $1.64 billion in the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales we
Former Swatch USA President to Oversee Glamm Industries
Total Licensing, Inc. and Glamm Industries, LLC announced that Glamm has appointed Walter Sims, former president of Swatch USA, as interim executive vice president of operations. TLI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Total Apparel Group, Inc., recently partn
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Names West Coast Reps
Officials from Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Tom Caldwell and Marisa Klein of Great Pacific Sales as the company’s new West Coast sales reps covering California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii…
Vivobarefoot Plans First Barefoot Store
Vivobarefoot is converting its flagship store in Covent Garden to what it's calling the first worldwide 'barefoot concept store.' The Vivobarefoot Experience opens on Sept. 15…
Accell Ups Stake in Derby Cycle AG to 22 Percent
Accell Group said it will increase its minority stake in newly public Derby Cycle AG to approximately 22 percent. Accell Group has acquired shares through the stock exchange thereby taking advantage of the recent lower share price levels.
DSW Raises Outlook After Strong Q2
DSW Inc. reported sales increased 14.7 percent in the second quarter to $476.3 million from $415.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. Comparable sales for the second quarter increased 12.3 percent…
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